CLASSES

ARLINGTON: Village Hall: Arlington Art Group, untutored and informal, all ages and abilities, 7pm-9pm Thursday. Call Josie for more infomration 01323 485153.

BIRLING GAP: Hotel: Birling Gap Safety Boat Association meets on the first Thursday of every month. Call (07884 101505) or come down and speak to the crew.

CHAILEY: Village Hall: Yoga classes with Mark Freeth, Wednesdays, email mark@vinyasa.co.uk for details.
St Peter's School: Taekwondo classes for juniors and seniors, Wednesdays from 5.15pm. Training all year round. Tel 08701 662568 for details.

FALMER: Esporta Health Club: Yoga class 7.15-8.15am Mondays; 12.30-1.45pm Wednesdays. More information on www.vinyasa.co.uk.

HAILSHAM: Art classes in Hailsham, ring Eileen on 01323 848361 for more details.

ISFIELD: Village Hall: Upholstery and soft furnishing classes, Thursdays 10am-1pm (£8.50) 2-4pm (£5.50). Call (01444) 451212.

LEWES: 1 St Andrews Place: Restorative Flow Yoga - rediscover effortless being, unwind, unravel, all welcome. Mondays 9.30am, Call Chey (01273) 474010.

All Saints Centre, Friars Walk: Tai Chi beginners 6pm, improvers 7pm, Mondays. Book (01273) 470955.

Equilibrium, 16 Station Street Tel (01273) 470955 email: info@equilibrium-clinic.com; Scaraveli Yoga, 6.30 or 9pm; Mondays, Tai Chi, beginners 6pm, improvers, Mondays 7pm; 9.30am; Pilates Body

Control, 11am, Mondays, 6pm or 7.15pm Tuesdays.
Dairy Studio: Young artists (11+) and little artists (8+) paint in a professional art studio, alternate Sundays in term time, call Susie (858438) or visit www.dairystudio-art courses.

The Tetley Hut, Ham Lane: Lewes Sea Cadets, 6.45-9.15pm Tuesdays, for boys and girls aged 12-18. Sailing, canoeing, barbecues, national vocational qualifications and much more. Contact Lt Reeves (07749) 125058 or email oic@tslewes-seacadets.org

Hesketh Potteries: Painting on Pots, every Saturday 10am-4pm. Adults and children welcome. Call Chris (01273) 487150 or just pop in.
HQ Gallery, St John Street: Botanical watercolour workshops for adults run by Louise Chavannes, Sunday afternoons 2-5pm, £20 per session. Book (01273) 487849.

Paddock Studios, Paddock Lane (LADVAA): Weekly classes and weekend workshops, painting, printing, sculpture, mosaic etc. Phone (01273) 483000 or 474943 for details of classes, membership etc.

St John's Church Hall, Talbot Terrace: Kung Fu for kids 6-6.45pm, adults 8-9pm Monday/Wednesday; Tai Chi 7-8pm Monday/Wednesday; Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) 7-8.30pm Friday. Further information from Neil Johnson 07976 260710.

St Michael's Hall, High Street: Yoga 6.30-7.45pm or 8pm-9pm, Mondays. Book (01273) 470955.

Subud Centre, 26 Station Street: Rainbow Academy of Dance and Dramatic Art for girls and boys. Call (07771) 800022.

Paddock Studios: New Mixed Media Class, Wednesday 10am-1pm. Tutor Jane Merfield. Details and enrolment (01273) 471399.

Lewes New School, Talbot Terrace: Feldenkrais Move with Ease, 9am-10am Saturdays, contact Alex 07791 070369 or alex@feldenkraislewes.com.

MARESFIELD: Batts Bridge Road: Uckfield Gymnastic Club, Circuit training, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8pm. Friendly mixed ability class - work to your own level. Buy a short course or pay per session, call Julian (01825) 761517 for more info.

NEWHAVEN: St Michael's Church: Easy-Robics, for fun and fitness, Fridays 9.30-10.15am. Further information (01273) 514152.
Fort Road: Pregnancy Yoga 9-10.30am, Saturdays. Call Karen (01273) 517255.
Grays Infant School: Yoga 7.30-8.45pm, Mondays. Call Karen (01273) 517255.

PEVENSEY: Riverside Studio: Art in the Community, painting workshops tutored by local artist Mary Beaney, October 18/25 November 15/29. For further info and advisable advanced booking form, send sae to Mary Beaney, Riverside Studio, Haven Farm, High Street, Pevensey BN24 5JU.

RINGMER: Village Hall: Award winning botanical artist Anna Johnston has classes on Tuesdays. All levels welcome. Call (01273) 812909.

SEAFORD: St Peter's Church, Belgrave Road: Pilates Level 1, Tuesdays 5.20pm, Thursdays 8.15pm, Fridays 9.15am, Beginners Friday 10.30am; Level 2 Tuesdays 7.05pm, Thursdays 6.30pm; On The Ball, Tuesday 6.30pm, Thursdays 7.35pm. Booking essential (01323) 492350.

St James' Clubhouse, Blatchington Road: Gentle Back Care 9.15am, Level 1 10.30am Wednesdays. Booking essential (01323) 492350.

Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road: Seaford Kurlers, every Tuesday 2-4pm, £2.50 per session. New age kurling is a fun game for everyone and all levels of abilities, played indoors on a Badminton court. Details from Sheila or Bob Matthews (01323) 892647.

WESTMESTON: Village Hall: Embroidery workshop, Tuesdays 1-3pm. Contact Wendy Connor for information (01273) 479351.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

ALFRISTON: St Andrew's Church 07812 580667/01323 870055: Alfriston Summer Music: Daniel Bhattacharya (violin), Jeremy Young (piano), 7.30pm July 29, £10; David Quigley (piano), 1.10pm July 30, free/donations: Dame Felicity Lott (soprano), Steven Wybro (piano), 7.30pm July 30, £10; Stuart McIlwaham (flute), Vincent Barr (piano), 1.10pm July 31, free/donations; Emma Ferrand (cello) and friends, 7.30pm July 31, £10; Tunde Jegede (Kora) African classical music, 1.10pm August 1, free/donations; Owen Dennis (oboe), Dominic Moore (violin), 7.30pm August 1, £10; Li-Wei (cello), Jeremy Young (piano), August 1, £10; The Corin Long Memorial Concert, 1.10pm August 2, free/donations.

CYCLE
LEWES: Lewes Railway Station main entrance: Downland Views, Highs and Lows, medium distance (five hours) with Graham Dawson 01323 768557 or 07812 677920, 10.30am August 2.

DANCE

FRAMFIELD: Church Hall: Welcome to beginners' Line Dancing, 2-3pm Tuesdays. Call (01273) 812194 for more information.

HAILSHAM: Community Hall, Vicarage Lane: Learn to dance Le Roc-Modern Jive, every Sunday 7.30pm, for singles, couples or groups. Beginners welcome, just turn up. Information: (01323) 760700 or 07767 358070.
Summerheath Hall: Absolute beginner Line Dancing class, 6.15-7.15pm Wednesdays. Cost £4, just turn up. Further information (01323) 638833.
Summerheath Hall: Old Time Dancing, Wednesdays, 7.30pm-10pm, £1.75 per evening including refreshments. More details from Edna on 01323 847506 or Dave on 500180.

IFORD: Village Hall: Steps Dance Club (01273) 475096 7.30-9.30pm Wednesdays, Western couples dance classes, beginners, intermediate.

LEWES: Cliffe Church Hall: Gentle Exercise Class, Wednesdays, 2-3pm, tel (01273) 814873.

South Malling CE School, Church Lane: Southern Stomp Line Dance Classes, Wednesdays, 7.30-9.30pm, intermediate. Call (01273) 587714.

St Mary's Church Hall: Steps Dance Club (01273 475096) Monday evenings 7pm-8.30pm Line Dance classes, beginners, improvers, easy intermediate.

Christ Church Hall Fitzjohns Road/Prince Edwards Road: Steps Dance Club (01273) 475096 Tuesday mornings 10am-11.30am Line Dance classes, beginners, easy intermedate.

South Malling Primary School, Church Lane: Salsa courses for adult beginners, Mondays 7.30-8.30pm. Call 07732 627873.
St Thomas a Beckett Church Hall, Cliffe High Street: Salsa for Kids, Thursdays, 8-11 years 4-4.30pm, 12-16 years 4.30-5pm. For more details and to book your place contact Alina (01273) 474638 or dancerepublic@aol.com.

PEACEHAVEN: Meridian Community Hall: Southern Stomp Line Dance classes, Mondays 10am-11pm easy intermediate; 11.15am-12.15pm intermediate; 7.30pm -9pm, Monday, easy improvers. Call (01273) 587714.
Meridian Community Hall: Bettina's Belly Dancing classes, 7.30pm-9pm Thursday evening (new class). £30 per six week term or drop in £6 per class. Call 07818 657260 or 07875 129084.
Church Hall, Bramber Avenue: Southern Stomp Line Dance classes, Wednesdays 9.45am-10.30am basics/beginner; 10.30am-noon, easy beginner.

RINGMER: Village Hall: Gentle dance exercise for all ages and abilities, Tuesdays 2-3pm, Contact (01273) 814873.
intermediate. Call (01273) 587714.

SEAFORD: Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre: Seaford and District Folk Dance Group meet 7.45pm Monday evenings. For more information phone (01273) 476978 or (01323) 870145.

Claremont Hall: Bettina's Belly Dancing classes, 7.30pm-9pm Tuesday evenings. £30 per six week term or drop in £6 per class.

EVENTS

HAILSHAM: High Street: Hailsham Charter Market Weekend, July 26 9am-5pm, July 27 10am-4pm. Music and entertainment in Hailsham High Street, lots of stalls, free parking.

HEATHFIELD: Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane: Horam and Heathfield Flower Club, Floral Formations, a flower arrangement demonstration by Robin White, 7.30pm August 14. Visitors welcome £3.50 (01435) 866026.

LEWES: Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum (01273) 405730: Bronze Age, explore the European Bronze Age with East Sussex Archaeology and Museums Partnership. 10.30am-4pm July 29/31. All ages welcome.
Anne of Cleves House, Southover High Street (01273) 474610: Mavis Cheek will read from her new novel about Anne of Cleves, Amenable Women, and sign books, 7.30pm August 8, £5.

PEACEHAVEN: Peacehaven Cliffs: Anthony Nolan Challenge, 80ft Peacehaven Abseil, September 7. Help us take back lives from leukaemia by entering this fun event. Text: FUN cliffs + your name and phone number to 60003, ring 01730 815786 or email anna.spencer@anthonynolan.org.uk. Download an entry form from www.anthonynolan.org.uk.

UPPER DICKER: The Dicker Village Hall, Coldharbour Road: East Sussex WRAS Companion Dog Show, July 27. Entries (£1) from noon, judging commences at 1pm. Parking £1. Refreshments and raffle. Enquiries and schedules 01323 440054.

EXHIBITIONS

HAILSHAM: Gallery North, 70 High Street: Summer Exhibition, until August 30, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

LEWES: HQ Gallery, 15 St John Street (01273) 487849: Summer Show, until August 9.
Chalk Gallery, 4 North Street (01273) 474477: Hot! Hot! Hot! until July 27; Sussex Spaces, July 28-September 7.

Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum (01273) 405730: Bronze Age Archaeological Exhibition with East Sussex Archaeological and Museums Project, July 12-September 26.

Hop Gallery, Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane: Val White's Paint and Print Show, until July 29; The Celtic Scene - Martin Lewis, July 31-August 5. Open 10.30am-5pm daily.

NEWHAVEN: Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum is based in its own fascinating premises in the grounds of Paradise Park in Avis Road, Newhaven. Opening hours are Saturdays and Sundays, all year, 2-5pm or by arrangement, weekdays 2-4pm (April 1-October 31). Admission £1, accompanied children free. Contact the curator on (01273) 514760.

GARDENS
FLETCHING: Clinton Lodge, Fletching: 2pm-5.30pm July 28/August 4, adults £4 children free.
LEWES: Wellingham Walled Herb Garden Nr Lewes is now open for the season. For details see the website elitegardenlandscape.com/Wellingham.

KIDS

BRIGHTON: Brighton Dome Theatre (01273) 709709: The Sun Dragon, suitable for ages 4+, 11am/3pm July 26.
Theatre Royal (01273) 764409: Milkshake: Live - My First Concert, 4pm August 8, 11am/2pm August 9/10.

CRAWLEY: The Hawth Studio (01293) 553636: How The giraffe Got His Neck, ages 4+, 11am/2pm July 26.

DITCHLING: Ditchling Common Country Park car park: Dizzy's Nature Trail, 10.30am July 28 with Ken McManamon.

HASTINGS: Broomgrove Community Centre, Ore Valley: Wildlife Watchers - Reptiles, 8-12 years. Learn to identify British reptiles and see where they live. 10am July 30 with Matt Deering, SWT Ore Valley Greenspace Development Officer. Booking essential (01273) 497561.

LEWES: Lewes Theatre Club Youth Theatre: Improvisation, mime, voice training, every Thursday. Tel Alanagh (01273) 483580.

St John's Church Hall, Talbot Terrace: Lewes Children's Theatre Group, 3.30pm-6.30pm Tuesdays for children aged 8-14 years. To book places contact (01273) 814757.

Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum (01273) 405730: Sussex Past - Turrets, Tales and Toys, 3-8 years, 1pm-4pm July 26.

SEAFORD: Pump Barn, Seven Sisters Country Park: Creatures From the Deep, six-12 year olds, exploring the rock pools at the Seven Sisters at low tide. 2.30pm July 29, with Sussex Wildlife Trust - members, adults £3/children £4/family £10, non-members, adults£4/children £5/family £15. Booking essential 01273 497561.

TALK
LEWES: St Thomas Church Hall, Cliffe: Lewes Riverside Club - The Life and Times of George Orwell by Roger Price, July 25; Denmark by Brian Walter, July 28; Thomas Paine by Tony Whittington, August 1. All at 2pm.

WALK
ALFRISTON: Alfriston pay and display car park: Berwick Church Walk from Alfriston, 2.30pm August 1 with Nigel Bentley, Oakleafe Sussex Ramblers, £3.

LEWES: North Street car park: Lewes Footpaths Group - Firle with Joyce and John 472529, meet 5.30pm, July 26; Walk 4 (favourite walks in and around Lewes) Balsdean Valley with Rosemary 472258, August 5.

Crown Court Bus Stop: In and Out of Twittens, gentle walk around the top of Lewes Town, 11am and 2.30pm, May-September, £3.

Lewes Station: Beachy Head Ramblers - Lewes Circular, five miles with Geoff 07952 751489, 6.30pm July 31.

NUTLEY: Oppoiste Luxley Arms on A22 south of Nutley: Beachy Head Ramblers - Two Forests, 12 miles with Sue 01825 890369, 10am July 26.

POLEGATE: Wannock Road Recreation Ground car park, 9.30am: Polegate Rambling Club - A Shady Walk, five miles with Marianne, July 31; It Should Have Happened In February, eight miles, picnic only, with Brenda G and Jill Ha, July 31.

TICEHURST: Pashley Manor Gardens: Lily Weekend, 11am August 1-3, £7.